brazil salvador
Salvador is the perfect destination for any traveller, combining a vibrant and thriving culture, magnificent architecture and beautiful sandy beaches.
Brazil's oldest city was once a major post for the slave trade, and the local cuisine, music, dance and visual arts all display the pervasive influence of African culture. The impressive colonial architecture is a particular feature of the city, with numerous palaces and baroque churches lining the cobbled streets of the Pelourinho district. Salvador has a lively arts scene and the streets are often filled with music and dance. Don't miss a demonstration of capoeira, a fast-paced, gymnastic martial art which was once an outlet for the rebellious emotions of the slaves, or the colourful ceremonies in the Candomblé temples. Relax on the nearby beaches and recover from a hard night's partying in the buzzing bars of the city.
